Mayor Nutter and other dignitaries will help celebrate the 2012 Puerto Rican Day Parade this Sunday, the 50th anniversary of Concilio, which is Philadelphia’s oldest Latino social services agency. (Photo courtesy Concilio)

As part of the Puerto Rican Festival held every September, the parade celebrates the vibrant Puerto Rican culture and heritage that is alive and kicking in Philadelphia.

This year’s festival theme is “La Mujer Puertorriquena,” or “The Puerto Rican Woman,” recognizing the contributions of women to the Puerto Rican culture and family.

As this year also marks the 50th Anniversary of Concilio, Philadelphia’s oldest Latino social services agency, the parade promises to be extra-special. It ends at Eakins Oval with a festive celebration.

Parade marchers and participants will total more than 1,500, with a projected attendance of 6,000 spectators and 70,000 more viewers watching live at home on WPVI ABC 6.